Two 11-year-olds perform qawwali at Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif

Two 11-year-old artists hailing from Agra showcased their qawwali skills at the Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif in Ajmer during the celebration of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz’s 812th Urs. Aamir Ali Taj and Sultan Ali Taj, performing at the Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif for the second time, expressed their joy and serenity at the revered […]

by Drishya Madhur - January 16, 2024, 11:42 am

Two 11-year-old artists hailing from Agra showcased their qawwali skills at the Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif in Ajmer during the celebration of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz’s 812th Urs. Aamir Ali Taj and Sultan Ali Taj, performing at the Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif for the second time, expressed their joy and serenity at the revered site.

Coming from Agra, the young performers shared their sentiments, with Aamir Ali Taj stating, “We will sing ‘Kaun Duniya Humara Hai, Humara Kwaja… It feels very peaceful when we come to Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif. This is the second time we are performing here. We performed for the first time here as well. We are both eleven years old. We are feeling very happy to be here.”

Sultan Ali Taj echoed the happiness, saying, “We will sing ‘Kaun Duniya Humara Hai, Humara Kwaja.’ We are feeling very happy to be here.” The occasion marked the 812th Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz.

Ajmer-e-Sharif, home to the Dargah Sharif, stands as one of the most sanctified Sufi shrines in the country. Drawing people from across the globe, the Dargah Sharif, or Ajmer-e-Sharif, serves as a place for individuals to pay homage to Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Known for his secular ideologies and noble teachings promoting peace, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti’s legacy continues to attract visitors seeking spiritual solace.